Bay Area Youth, ages 6 to 17, are invited to showcase their talent and creativity at the third annual Union City Young Artist Faire. All mediums of art: drawing, photos, paintings and sculptures will be accepted. Entries for this free event must be received by Thursday, March 11 by 4 p.m. Participants can submit up to two pieces of art.

Each entry must have its own application. Please submit your work either by mail addressed to: City of Union City, Attn: Chris Valuckas, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City or drop it at: Kennedy Community Center, Attn: Chris Valuckas, 1333 Decoto Rd., Union City. A certificate will be awarded to all who participate.

A reception to recognize participating artists will be held on Saturday, April 24. Artworks chosen for the show will be displayed at Paddy's Coffee 3900 Smith Street, Union City throughout the month of April and then at City Hall during the summer. To download an application, visit www.ci.union-city.ca.us. For more information call Chris Valuckas at (510) 675-5328 or write to chrisv@unioncity.org.